Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a pot, brown 1 pound of ground beef. Add 1 diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves.
  2. 2Once browned, drain the beef and add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
  3. 3Stir in 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 can of tomato sauce.
  4. 4Add 16 ounces of cavatappi pasta and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the liquid is almost gone and pasta is soft.
  5. 5Turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. 6Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x9 greased baking dish.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of melted butter and 1 cup of breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture over the pasta.
  8. 8Bake in the oven at 350 degrees until golden and crispy.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 diced onion
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 16 ounces pasta (cavatappi)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 red pepper flakes

Equipment

potcountertop burnerwooden spoon9x9 greased baking dish